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Second-degree murder charges laid in Wikwemikong case

Second-degree murder charges have been laid in the death of a 33-year-old man, who police say was the victim of a homicide in Wikwemikong over the weekend.
Sudbury.com Staff
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Second-degree murder charges have been laid in the death of a 33-year-old man, who police say was the victim of a homicide in Wikwemikong over the weekend.

On May 17, an altercation in a home on Andrew Crescent ended in the death of Percy (Junior) Simon, 33.

Now facing charges of second-degree murder are Robert Travis Wemigwans, 31, and Tammy Trudeau, 43, both of Wikwemikong, as well as Byron Kagige, 56, of Hamilton.

All three are being held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on May 25.

A post-mortem examination is being done today in Sudbury on the victim.

The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North East Region Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) Acting Detective Inspector Gilles Depratto, are currently investigating and treating the death as a homicide.

The OPP Forensic Identification Unit (FISU) is also providing assistance in regards to this incident, which occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m. between the occupants of the residence.